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Portrait of the Executive Director of CR Fuels - Rudolph van Niekerk

Rudolph van Niekerk

Executive Director

Rudolph is a proven leader in turning complex infrastructure concepts into commercial success. With experience as CEO of an ASX-listed company and executive across large-scale project developments, he brings critical depth in governance, capital strategy, and execution readiness.

He has delivered mining, energy, and infrastructure projects across multiple continents and now leads CR Fuels’ vision to decarbonise regional aviation with scalable, investor-ready SAF solutions.

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Portrait of the director of CR Fuels - Walter van den Berg

Walter van den Berg

Director

Walter is a seasoned project controls and cost engineering expert with a global track record across mining, energy, and infrastructure. He has supported over 70 capital projects worldwide, including multi-billion-dollar developments, bringing rigorous financial discipline to complex ventures.

At CR Fuels, Walter ensures cost control, procurement strategy, and financial modelling are tightly aligned to investor expectations — enabling the reliable delivery of our first SAF facility and beyond.

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Aviation Executive

Co-Founder

With a deep background in commercial flight operations, regulatory leadership, and sustainable aviation innovation, he brings strategic aviation insight to CR Fuels.

He has operated widebody aircraft, led fuel efficiency and SAF integration initiatives for major airlines, and represented aviation interests at global industry forums. As a former regulator and researcher in emerging aviation technologies, he bridges operations, compliance, and innovation, making him a key driver of CR Fuels' SAF vision.

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The Team Behind CR Fuels

Portrait of the Executive Director of CR Fuels - Rudolph van Niekerk

Rudolph van Niekerk

Executive Director

A proven leader with decades of experience delivering mining infrastructure and resource projects globally.

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Portrait of the director of CR Fuels - Walter van den Berg

Walter van den Berg

Director

Specialist in cost engineering, project control, and financial structuring, Walter ensures CR Fuels delivers bankable projects.

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Aviation Executive

Co-Founder

An aviation executive with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, flight operations, and sustainable fuel implementation.

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